Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some wheelchair-accessible facilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located a 3-minute walk from Lake Taupō and 15 minutes by foot from Taupō i-SITE Visitor Information Centre. It is also close to other attractions such as Taupō Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 mi) and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp (1 mi).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool, which is available seasonally.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome, and up to 2 children aged 3 years and younger can stay for free when using existing bedding in the parent's or guardian's room.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Extra beds or rollaway beds are not available at the property. Cribs are not mentioned, so it is advisable to confirm directly with the property if needed.

The Village Resort

What guests think

At The Village Resort, travelers highlight very spacious, apartment-style units, a walkable lakeside location, and family-friendly facilities like a heated pool, spa, tennis courts, barbecues, and a playground, with many praising cleanliness and the friendly, accommodating hosts.

Common downsides include some dated decor or minor maintenance issues, occasional lapses in replenishing supplies, and mixed bed comfort. A few guests noted stairs and no lift in parts of the property, plus tight parking or mobility challenges. A solid choice for travelers prioritizing self-contained convenience and family-friendly amenities.

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Facilities

On-site amenities include a heated pool, spa, tennis courts, barbecues, a small playground, and in-room laundry. Most are well maintained, though some guests noted maintenance needs, a deep pool for kids, tight parking, and stair-only access in places.

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Rosina

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful large apartment, immaculately clean and spacious, a lot larger than expected. Great for family holidays, the apartment we had could easily accommodate 6 people with 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets & a huge dining/lounge kitchen area. Quite large resort with pool, tennis courts, bbq area etc

10

Scott

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well equipped apartment rooms, heated pool was great. Nice restaurant next door & markets on a Sunday morning! We had a great stay!

8

Crystal

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a small playground which was a bonus for the kids. WiFi was good. Room was tidy. Caution in bathroom, tiles in shower and bathroom are quite slippery when wet, recommend towel on floor when exiting shower. While bathroom was nice iit has been well used, aged silicone in shower. Kitchen Facilities were awesome, even had complimentary biscuits. Great having a small bottle of milk given on arrival. Check fridge is set at 7 otherwise your milk will be slightly frozen the next day. Laundry had washing machine and dryer in the room which was so good, recommend upgrading to condenser dryer so that water condensation is not dispersed throughout the unit. May be hard to get to the room if you have knee issues, as you have to walk up the stairs, there's no elevator,so check room accessibility when booking.

10

Christine H S

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The amenities are clean and well maintained. The hospitality was very welcoming.

10

Chua Chin

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely accommodation. First of all, this place is very clean, spacious rooms with a playground, bbq area and tennis court. The hosts make our stay even more fabulous and share tips on where to go with us. It is especially suitable for family of 4 to 6 on a vacation. Parking is also easy. We also enjoy the hot hub which need to be reserved in advance. Thank you for the hospitality.

6

Karlene

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Apartment was spotless. Spa poor needs replacing & concrete around swimming pool needs a freshen up. Great check in & check out with Karen.

8

Kiri

20 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious apartment for a family, nice view of lake from the lounge. Comfortable beds and we loved having 3 bathrooms and a washer and dryer. The pool is a bit deep for kids, so floaties required, but nice and warm to swim in. The staff were nice. Enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

8

Denise

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this resort.The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and welcoming. The 1 bedroom apartment was so big with 2 lounge suits,a dining table and 4 chairs.We booked a spa in the morning and they opened it 30 mins earlier for us.Def recommend to friends and will be back.

10

Sang hyeb

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

it was simply the best motel we stayed during our trip in New Zealand. Very clean and well maintained building with modern furniture. It has tennis courts, bbq, spa, and a large outdoor pool. i will definitely stay here again next time i visit taupo!!!

10

Kimberly

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Easy check in and check out. Clean and spacious. Parking is tight.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe apartments and grounds as very clean or spotless. A few mention aging bathroom sealant, slippery tiles, occasional odors or bugs, and supplies not always replenished during longer stays.

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Grant

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean tidy and comfortable apartment, almost seemed newly renovated. The hosts are very friendly and extremely accommodating and looked after us very well. The room was nice and quiet, beds were very comfortable and the living area was perfect. Thanks for a great stay.

8

Bryce

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and big rooms, perfect for families. a little tired but spotless and great service.

10

Nikola

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was lovely, very clean, spacious, warm heaters and electric blankets on every bed! We were very happy with our stay and the owners were super lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend and will stay again

6

Baozeng

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

bed need to be cleaned more.

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Mandy

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good room but a lot small bugs

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Crystal

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a small playground which was a bonus for the kids. WiFi was good. Room was tidy. Caution in bathroom, tiles in shower and bathroom are quite slippery when wet, recommend towel on floor when exiting shower. While bathroom was nice iit has been well used, aged silicone in shower. Kitchen Facilities were awesome, even had complimentary biscuits. Great having a small bottle of milk given on arrival. Check fridge is set at 7 otherwise your milk will be slightly frozen the next day. Laundry had washing machine and dryer in the room which was so good, recommend upgrading to condenser dryer so that water condensation is not dispersed throughout the unit. May be hard to get to the room if you have knee issues, as you have to walk up the stairs, there's no elevator,so check room accessibility when booking.

8

Peter

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was great - only note was room had a strange fish smell when first entering

10

Thomas

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room,clean ,very large and helpful staff.

10

Ian

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

3 nights in Taupo, convenient location for lakefront and town centre. Spacious and very well equipped. Friendly reception & staff. Very clean, very good shower. Bed slightly uncomfortable; otherwise all good!

8

Leong Meng

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The terrace was spacious. Rooms were clean.

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Rooms

Apartments are very spacious, quiet, and well equipped with full kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and laundry; many units offer lake views, though some have no view. Decor can feel a bit dated and bed comfort varies.

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Gordon

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge unit, extremely quiet, close to water and a short walk to the shops and EV chargers.

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Gurpreet

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is walkable to the lake and all the eatery’s which we love. High recommended. Quiet and clean apartments

10

Adam

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great layout of unit for family with small child. Beautiful view and well-stocked kitchen.

10

Jillian

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly welcome Comfortable and well equipped apartment Close to Lake Taupo shores but no view from apartment. Walkable to Town Centre. Great pool spa room with views of Lake Taupo

6

Mohan

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Clean and tidy. Well equipped but a little tired and outdated.

8

Penelope

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel style accommodation. We had an apartment for four people which was very spacious. A mattress topper would have been good because I found the bed too firm.

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Kate

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved our stay here! The property is nice and close to the centre of Taupo, great lake views (and big full wall windows to see the views), super spacious and well appointed apartment. Will absolutely stay again!

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Denise

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this resort.The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and welcoming. The 1 bedroom apartment was so big with 2 lounge suits,a dining table and 4 chairs.We booked a spa in the morning and they opened it 30 mins earlier for us.Def recommend to friends and will be back.

8

Karen

6 May 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We had a great stay here. The room could do with upgrading slightly and the bed wasn’t massively comfortable (though we are spoilt with our own one at home so could be being picky). The room we had was spacious, sunny and warm and in a fantastic location. The temporary property managers, Karen & Terry were awesome and so helpful. We would definitely recommend this property and will happily stay again next time.

10

mary

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, spacious 2 room apartment with great views of the lake.

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Service

Hosts and staff are frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with easy check-in. A minority reported cool or over-controlling check-ins and slower replenishment of basics like toiletries or toilet paper.

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Grant

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean tidy and comfortable apartment, almost seemed newly renovated. The hosts are very friendly and extremely accommodating and looked after us very well. The room was nice and quiet, beds were very comfortable and the living area was perfect. Thanks for a great stay.

10

shellie

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely outstanding hosts. Comfortable,warm rooms. We loved our stay here. Would definitely stay again

10

Travis

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel. The people working the property were great, very helpful and very friendly.

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ROSE

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights and were impressed by the accomodation and amenities. Loved having a fully equiped kitchen and laundry facilities! And that they replenished the laundry powder each daily, unlike many other places. The unit was spacious and the fold out bed in the lounge was perfect for what we needed. Great location to the lake and easy walk into town. Only negative if I had to have one was probably the transactional nature of check in and check out. No smile, not warm NZ welcome but that’s better than bad service any day. Would recommend.

10

Andy

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hosts of the property were very kind and courteous. They prioritised the comfort of their guests. Pleasant stay for two days over a long weekend.

10

David

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, very spacious and comfortable.

8

Grace

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and spacious unit for a family, walkable to eateries. Front office staff could have been a little more welcoming. Otherwise alls good

8

Denise

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this resort.The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and welcoming. The 1 bedroom apartment was so big with 2 lounge suits,a dining table and 4 chairs.We booked a spa in the morning and they opened it 30 mins earlier for us.Def recommend to friends and will be back.

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Mark

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely resort check in poor attitude not greeted with warm welcome or smile. Rooms had marks on walls and tables. Checkout totally different lad was very happy. 10 minutes walk away from city centre where there’s lots of bars, restaurants and shops. English pub next door. Did email management about check in experience and room condition no response. Disappointing experience will not be coming back when in Taupō or recommending stay.

10

Cheng San

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are very helpful. We borrowed the bicycles for a leisurely tour of the lake.

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Location

Excellent position across from Lake Taupo and within easy walking distance to shops, eateries, and town. Many note quiet surroundings and great views.

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Gordon

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Huge unit, extremely quiet, close to water and a short walk to the shops and EV chargers.

10

Paul

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful. Great spot with the lake across the road, walking distance to restaurants and bars.

10

sherrie

8 Dec 2023

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Great location, clean, comfortable, and easy commute to stores or restaurants.

10

Gurpreet

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is walkable to the lake and all the eatery’s which we love. High recommended. Quiet and clean apartments

10

Jillian

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly welcome Comfortable and well equipped apartment Close to Lake Taupo shores but no view from apartment. Walkable to Town Centre. Great pool spa room with views of Lake Taupo

10

Robert

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great place to stay, wished we stayed longer than one night. Great apartment close to the beach and plenty of restaurants around and within walking distance. I would definitely recommend this accommodation

10

Kate

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved our stay here! The property is nice and close to the centre of Taupo, great lake views (and big full wall windows to see the views), super spacious and well appointed apartment. Will absolutely stay again!

10

Elaine

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located next to the lake, the apartment had everything you might need including a washing machine and dryer. It’s a short walk to the town where there are local restaurants and amenities.

10

Joshua

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant precinct and shopping area all within a short walk. Plenty of room. Great heated outdoor pool. Fantastic views across the Lake. Will stay again next time we return!

10

BingBing

24 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location.

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22 $132	23 $137	24 $132	25 $130	26 $136	27 $135	28 $122
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The Village Resort

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One Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Apartment, Garden View

Two Bedroom Apartment, Lake View

Large One Bedroom Suite

Three Bedroom Apartment, Lake Views

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